LeBron to have homecoming celebration after all

Two weeks ago, in his Sports Illustrated first-person piece about his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James said, "I'm not having a press conference or a party. After this, it's time to get to work."

On second thought . . . there will be a welcome-home event for James on Aug. 8 at the University of Akron. The event is part of James' annual Family Reunion and Wheels for Education event in Akron.

Per Friday's release, from Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic, "LeBron has always remained dedicated to Akron and his Wheels for Education kids. Our entire community is happy to celebrate with him and welcome him back to his hometown, Akron, Ohio. We plan to do that in a big way by celebrating those aspects of our community that LeBron himself values most."

James, of course, is known for being part of the over-the-top, smoke-filled celebration at AmericanAirlines Arena in July 2010, when the Miami Heat commemorated the free-agent signings of James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.